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AK16 RZE

2016 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,075 mi
Last recorded63,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 RZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 63,075 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 63,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2025 59,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 59,373 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel coming up way too high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 55,093 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 55,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal - split and perished

Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 34,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 24,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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AK16 RZE is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,879 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 RZE registered?

AK16 RZE is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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